City of Austin

  • Austin, Texas
City of Austin

Employer Description

The City of Austin

This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

City Government

The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.

136 JOB(S) AT City of Austin

  • Risk and Safety Manager

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Oct 15, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Public Safety
    • Risk Management and Insurance Claims
  • Public Information Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Information and Intergovernmental Affairs
  • IT Manager

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Austin Resource Recovery Operator Senior (Reserved for City of Austin Employees only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Works
    • Sanitation and Solid Waste
  • Recreation Programs Specialist (Turner-Roberts Recreation Center/Parks and Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Austin Resource Recovery Operator or Trainee (Organics) (For Department Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Works
    • Sanitation and Solid Waste
  • Irrigation Crew Leader (Parks and Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Agriculture / Farm / Ranch Related
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Quality Consultant Supervisor (Reserved for City of Austin Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Utilities
  • IT Business Systems Analyst Senior (City of Austin Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Culture & Arts Education Coordinator (Asian American Resource Center/Parks and Recreation)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training
    • Museum and Arts
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Public Health
  • Austin Water SCADA Analyst (O&M Support)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Human Resources Advisor

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Austin Water Electrician I or II

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Austin Water Treatment Plant Worker - Davis WTP

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Customer Care Program Manager - Reserved for AE Customer Account Management Employees Only

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Project Management
  • Client Relationship Analyst

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Procurement Specialist IV

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
    • Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Austin Energy Customer Service Manager

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Customer Service
  • Street and Bridge Operations Technician III-South District Maintenance

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 02, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Building Maintenance
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Public Works
  • Engineering Construction Coordinator Lead (Reserved for CMD Employees)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 02, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Engineering
    • Public Health

City of Austin

The City of Austin

This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

City Government

The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.